Gloria Lloyd, 82, of North Platte, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 31, 2020.
Gloria was born to Glenn and Zelma Dodson at Maywood on November 15, 1937. She grew up in Maywood where she graduated from high school then went on to attend Kearney Teacher's College. Following her graduation, Gloria started teaching in Hershey then Maywood Country Schools.
On June 6, 1957, Gloria was united in marriage to Billy Joe Lloyd at Riverside, CA. They lived in several Nebraska communities including Fremont, McCook and eventually North Platte. Gloria had worked for Gibson's Pharmacy then Craven's Pharmacy until retiring to care for her husband.
Gloria later went to work as a night clerk at the Pawnee Hotel for a short time then, with an interest in antiques, she worked at Red Roof Antiques for several years. She liked going to estate sales to find treasures for her booth at Red Roof and she liked restoring furniture. She also enjoyed gardening and doing yard work. Gloria especially loved her family and liked taking care of them.
She is survived by her daughters, Susan (Robert) Nolan, Sheryl (Frank) Davis and Stacey Happle, all of North Platte; grandchildren, Rachael Nolan, Jessica (Shawn) Hruza, Matthew (Lexi) Nolan, Gloria Soto (John Anderson, Jr.), Bradley DeCent (Amanda Pearson), Chrystal Bethke, Brandi (Nick) Reynolds and Desirae Bethke; sisters, Marylin (Marvin) Henry, of Maywood and Judy (Gene) Catt, of McCook; as well as 30 great-grandchildren and many other family.
Gloria was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Joe; grandson, Denny DeCent; and parents, Glenn and Zelma Dodson.
Cremation was chosen and family will have a private family inurnment in Fort McPherson National Cemetery. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements.
Gloria was born to Glenn and Zelma Dodson at Maywood on November 15, 1937. She grew up in Maywood where she graduated from high school then went on to attend Kearney Teacher's College. Following her graduation, Gloria started teaching in Hershey then Maywood Country Schools.
On June 6, 1957, Gloria was united in marriage to Billy Joe Lloyd at Riverside, CA. They lived in several Nebraska communities including Fremont, McCook and eventually North Platte. Gloria had worked for Gibson's Pharmacy then Craven's Pharmacy until retiring to care for her husband.
Gloria later went to work as a night clerk at the Pawnee Hotel for a short time then, with an interest in antiques, she worked at Red Roof Antiques for several years. She liked going to estate sales to find treasures for her booth at Red Roof and she liked restoring furniture. She also enjoyed gardening and doing yard work. Gloria especially loved her family and liked taking care of them.
She is survived by her daughters, Susan (Robert) Nolan, Sheryl (Frank) Davis and Stacey Happle, all of North Platte; grandchildren, Rachael Nolan, Jessica (Shawn) Hruza, Matthew (Lexi) Nolan, Gloria Soto (John Anderson, Jr.), Bradley DeCent (Amanda Pearson), Chrystal Bethke, Brandi (Nick) Reynolds and Desirae Bethke; sisters, Marylin (Marvin) Henry, of Maywood and Judy (Gene) Catt, of McCook; as well as 30 great-grandchildren and many other family.
Gloria was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Joe; grandson, Denny DeCent; and parents, Glenn and Zelma Dodson.
Cremation was chosen and family will have a private family inurnment in Fort McPherson National Cemetery. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements.
Gloria Lloyd, 82, of North Platte, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 31, 2020.
Gloria was born to Glenn and Zelma Dodson at Maywood on November 15, 1937. She grew up in Maywood where she graduated from high school then went on to attend Kearney Teacher's College. Following her graduation, Gloria started teaching in Hershey then Maywood Country Schools.
On June 6, 1957, Gloria was united in marriage to Billy Joe Lloyd at Riverside, CA. They lived in several Nebraska communities including Fremont, McCook and eventually North Platte. Gloria had worked for Gibson's Pharmacy then Craven's Pharmacy until retiring to care for her husband.
Gloria later went to work as a night clerk at the Pawnee Hotel for a short time then, with an interest in antiques, she worked at Red Roof Antiques for several years. She liked going to estate sales to find treasures for her booth at Red Roof and she liked restoring furniture. She also enjoyed gardening and doing yard work. Gloria especially loved her family and liked taking care of them.
She is survived by her daughters, Susan (Robert) Nolan, Sheryl (Frank) Davis and Stacey Happle, all of North Platte; grandchildren, Rachael Nolan, Jessica (Shawn) Hruza, Matthew (Lexi) Nolan, Gloria Soto (John Anderson, Jr.), Bradley DeCent (Amanda Pearson), Chrystal Bethke, Brandi (Nick) Reynolds and Desirae Bethke; sisters, Marylin (Marvin) Henry, of Maywood and Judy (Gene) Catt, of McCook; as well as 30 great-grandchildren and many other family.
Gloria was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Joe; grandson, Denny DeCent; and parents, Glenn and Zelma Dodson.
Cremation was chosen and family will have a private family inurnment in Fort McPherson National Cemetery. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements.
Gloria was born to Glenn and Zelma Dodson at Maywood on November 15, 1937. She grew up in Maywood where she graduated from high school then went on to attend Kearney Teacher's College. Following her graduation, Gloria started teaching in Hershey then Maywood Country Schools.
On June 6, 1957, Gloria was united in marriage to Billy Joe Lloyd at Riverside, CA. They lived in several Nebraska communities including Fremont, McCook and eventually North Platte. Gloria had worked for Gibson's Pharmacy then Craven's Pharmacy until retiring to care for her husband.
Gloria later went to work as a night clerk at the Pawnee Hotel for a short time then, with an interest in antiques, she worked at Red Roof Antiques for several years. She liked going to estate sales to find treasures for her booth at Red Roof and she liked restoring furniture. She also enjoyed gardening and doing yard work. Gloria especially loved her family and liked taking care of them.
She is survived by her daughters, Susan (Robert) Nolan, Sheryl (Frank) Davis and Stacey Happle, all of North Platte; grandchildren, Rachael Nolan, Jessica (Shawn) Hruza, Matthew (Lexi) Nolan, Gloria Soto (John Anderson, Jr.), Bradley DeCent (Amanda Pearson), Chrystal Bethke, Brandi (Nick) Reynolds and Desirae Bethke; sisters, Marylin (Marvin) Henry, of Maywood and Judy (Gene) Catt, of McCook; as well as 30 great-grandchildren and many other family.
Gloria was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Joe; grandson, Denny DeCent; and parents, Glenn and Zelma Dodson.
Cremation was chosen and family will have a private family inurnment in Fort McPherson National Cemetery. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements.
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